Preston

Crematorium wins national building excellence award
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Lelley Fields Crematorium in Preston has won a national building award. Opened in February 2022, the £9.6 million facility was named the Best Public or ...
Posted in Lelley, News, Preston

Lights out at ‘picture palace’
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by Ray Duffill Keeping Mum is the next – and last – show at the “Preston Picture Palace” later this month. “Keeping Mum is a ...
Posted in Community News, Preston

Teenagers killed in New Year crash named
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Two teenagers who died after a crash in Preston on New Year’s Day have been named by their families. William Herbert, 16, from Howden, died ...

Church packed for Songbirds Nativity
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by Ray Duffill Angels, shepherds, wise folk and barnyard animals of all kinds dominated the scene at the Songbirds Christmas Nativity in St Augustine’s Church, ...
Posted in Community News, Hedon, Preston

Lions bring Santa’s sleigh to town and villages
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Holderness Lions are once again bringing Santa’s Sleigh to Hedon and nearby villages, continuing the cherished annual tradition. Children will eagerly await a glimpse of ...
Posted in Hedon, News, Preston, Thorngumbald

WI members complete huge poppy cascade project
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by Ray Duffill Preston WI members have been busy this year knitting and crocheting poppies for a poppy cascade to adorn the village’s All Saints ...

Pupil awarded Blue Peter badge for bike donation
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by Rebecca Hannant A year eight student at Holderness Academy has been awarded a Blue Peter badge after helping to raise money and awareness for ...

Family fun and safety day at village fire station
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Preston Fire Station will host an open day later this month. The station will welcome visitors between 10.30am and 3pm on Saturday, October 26. A ...

School to hold public consultation on sixth form closure
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by Andrew Spence Holderness Academy has announced it is holding a public consultation on the proposed closure of its sixth form. In a letter sent ...

Show committee hands donations to good causes
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by Ray Duffill Following the successful Preston Show and Family Fun Day last month, a presentation evening was held at the Nags Head in Preston ...
Posted in Community News, Preston